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Add 10/50 and 25/98

10/50 + 25/98 is 223/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    10/50 = 10 × 49/50 × 49 = 490/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    25/98 = 25 × 25/98 × 25 = 625/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/2450 + 625/2450 = 490 + 625/2450 = 1115/2450
  5. 1115/2450 simplified gives 223/490
  6. So, 10/50 + 25/98 = 223/490

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